Which companies sponsor H-1B for Special Effects Artists and Animators?
46 US employers filed 110 certified H-1B applications for Special Effects Artists and Animators roles from July 2025 to June 2026. Here are the top sponsors, what they pay, and where they hire.
Top H-1B sponsors for special effects artists and animators
| Company | Filings (this role) | Median wage (this role) |
|---|---|---|
| SNAP INC. | 12 | $152,734 |
| Electronic Arts Inc. | 12 | $147,340 |
| Electronic Arts - Tiburon, a Florida Corporation | 7 | $110,250 |
| LNW Gaming, Inc. | 6 | $100,212 |
| Tencent America LLC | 5 | $161,352 |
| Framestore, Inc | 5 | $97,000 |
| Rockstar San Diego, Inc. | 4 | $95,708 |
| 2K Games, Inc. | 3 | $158,100 |
| SciPlay Games, LLC | 3 | $75,275 |
| Naughty Dog a limited liability company | 3 | $110,000 |
| ProbablyMonsters Inc. | 3 | $89,378 |
| Certain Affinity, Inc. | 3 | $100,000 |
| Specs Inc. | 2 | $128,035 |
| Zynga, Inc. | 2 | $115,000 |
| Visual Concepts Entertainment | 2 | $85,230 |
| Param Healthcare & IT services, Inc | 2 | $66,560 |
| Rockstar Games, Inc. | 2 | $120,177 |
| Rockstar New England, Inc. | 2 | $106,550 |
| BUCK Design, LLC | 2 | $87,500 |
| Escape Velocity Entertainment, Inc. | 2 | $102,180 |
| Netflix Animation, LLC | 2 | $147,836 |
| Lanternal Inc. | 2 | $101,545 |
| Niantic, Inc. | 1 | $149,040 |
| HOUZZ, INC. | 1 | $105,000 |
| Yarewin LLC | 1 | $145,600 |
| TetraMem Inc | 1 | $125,000 |
| Genesis Health Clubs Management, Inc. | 1 | $80,000 |
| Bellota Labs, Inc. | 1 | $180,000 |
| PIXAR | 1 | $218,420 |
| OBSIDIAN ENTERTAINMENT INC. | 1 | $106,500 |
| ZeniMax Media Inc. | 1 | $66,414 |
| The Univision Network Limited Partnership | 1 | $118,000 |
| Volley Inc. | 1 | $103,000 |
| Sharecare Operating Company, Inc. | 1 | $60,840 |
| Wildlight Entertainment, Inc. | 1 | $135,000 |
| Bungie, Inc. | 1 | $131,000 |
| SparksGlo LLC | 1 | $64,000 |
| Schell Games LLC | 1 | $52,500 |
| 3W Auto Accessory Inc | 1 | $65,707 |
| Valve Corporation | 1 | $180,000 |
Showing top 40 of 46 sponsors.
Frequently asked questions
Which companies sponsor H-1B for special effects artists and animators?
From July 2025 to June 2026, 46 US employers filed 110 certified H-1B applications for Special Effects Artists and Animators roles, led by SNAP INC., Electronic Arts Inc., and Electronic Arts - Tiburon, a Florida Corporation (US DOL data).
What is the H-1B salary for special effects artists and animators?
The median offered wage across these sponsors was $105,750 per year in filings from July 2025 to June 2026.
Which US cities hire the most H-1B special effects artists and animators?
Sponsors filed the most certified H-1B applications for Special Effects Artists and Animators roles in Palo Alto, CA, Santa Monica, CA and Bellevue, WA, based on worksite locations in US DOL data from July 2025 to June 2026.
How do I apply to H-1B sponsors hiring special effects artists and animators?
Apply directly on each sponsor's careers page. To reach many of these 46 sponsors at once, some candidates use a done-for-you service such as FlexApply, which tailors and submits applications to verified H-1B sponsors on your behalf.
Can someone apply to these H-1B sponsors for me?
Yes. FlexApply is a done-for-you service that applies to verified H-1B sponsors on your behalf: a human tailors your resume per job, writes a real cover letter, filters to employers that actually sponsor, and sends a weekly tracking report. It starts at $49 and never auto-submits without review. See https://flexapply.org/pricing/.
Source: US DOL OFLC LCA disclosure data, decisions from July 2025 to June 2026, certified applications only. Filing an LCA does not guarantee current hiring. Figures reflect the "Special Effects Artists and Animators" occupation classification.
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